Determine how you want each job to be done –
- Calendar monitor – at the beginning of class each day, the calendar monitor will change the date on the class calendar, check the weather on the Internet site, and update the day’s weather on the board.
- Pencil monitor – At the end of class each day, the pencil monitor will sharpen all the dull pencils collected in the dull pencils can and place them in the sharp pencils can.
Preventive Management Strategies –
Teach students how to do each job- At the beginning of the year, model and teach each job so that every student can do each job. Make no assumptions – students may not know how to sharpen pencils or how to pass out papers the way you would like. Check for understanding and, if needed, periodically re-teach the jobs, especially if new students come into the classroom.
Fairly assign jobs – Some jobs will be more popular than others, and although you may appreciate student enthusiasm over being assigned these particular jobs, you do not want students to continually clamor for them. Have a fair system for choosing student helpers and keeping track of who has done what job with a chart is important.
Use a buddy system – Periodically allow a helper to select a friend to assist with his or her job. Working together will make the job more enjoyable and may even encourage students to complete the task in less time.
Student-Jobs-Handhout - Many Job ideas as well as guidelines